Collaborate Disseminate
Security researchers have discovered the latest evolution in call-back phishing campaigns.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Hackers exploit Google Forms to trick users into falling for call-back phishing attack
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been fined £350,000 for recklessly causing a data breach that exposed the personal details of citizens of Afghanistan who were seeking to flee the country after the Taliban took control in 2021.
Read more in… Continue reading UK’s Ministry of Defence fined after Bcc email blinder that put the lives of Afghan citizens at risk
A malicious hacking group, thought to have been operating since at least 2013, may have suffered a significant blow after the arrest of a suspected leading member by Spanish police late last week.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Sec… Continue reading Kelvin Security cybercrime gang suspect seized by Spanish police
Two men have been charged with hacking into computer networks in the United States, UK, other NATO countries, and Ukraine, on behalf of the Russian government.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading UK and US expose Russian hacking plot intended to influence UK’s 2019 elections and spread disinformation
A cybercriminal group calling itself BlackSuit has claimed responsibility for a series of ransomware attacks, including breaches at schools in central Georgia.
And earlier in the year, a zoo in Tampa Bay was targeted by the same hacking gang.
Lea… Continue reading BlackSuit ransomware – what you need to know
Meta’s Head of Messenger announced that the company has begun to roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for personal chats and calls.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Finally! Facebook and Messenger are getting default end-to-end encryption. And not everyone is happy…
Hacking fears are raised at Western Europe’s most hazardous building, why porn sites might soon be scanning your face, and our guest narrowly avoids a Facebook Marketplace scammer.
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the awa… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #351: Nuclear cybersecurity, Marketplace scams, and face up to porn
Using real-life examples of organisations who have been hacked, I’ll be discussing with experts from Skybox Security the importance of adopting a resilient strategy for dealing with vulnerabilities inside your organisation. Continue reading See me talking about “Future-proofing enterprise cybersecurity for AI, vulnerabilities, and business risks”
$10 million reward is focused on hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government, who are using cryptocurrency mixers to launder the funds they are stealing from financial institutions and businesses.
Read more in my article on the Hot for … Continue reading $10 million up for grabs in fight against North Korean hackers
A 40-year-old Russian man faces a lengthy prison sentence in the United States after pleading guilty to his involvement in the distribution and development of the notorious Trickbot malware.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Russian hacker pleads guilty to Trickbot malware conspiracy